What Can I expect at My Divorce Consultation? In general, meeting with a divorce lawyer will include learning about the details of your specific situation, explaining the divorce, custody and support law and processes in Pennsylvania, and discussing options for moving forward to help you best prepare for divorce, the divorce process and your life after the divorce. It is important for a lawyer to understand your specific situation so as to be able to properly identify the issues that exist in your case and to help prepare the best strategy to move your case forward in a way that is both cost ..read more

If you are going through a divorce and bankruptcy at the same time read more to learn about possible scenarios in PA divorce process. Bankruptcy or Divorce? Which One Should You File First? Much like all legal situations, the answer depends on your specific situation and the goal you are trying to accomplish by filing bankruptcy. In some circumstances, even couples contemplating divorce or actively engaged in the divorce process choose to file a joint bankruptcy in order to save on court costs and attorneys’ fees. If there is joint debt and both parties qualify, it may be financially benefici ..read more

As the Covid-19 Pandemic lingers on, the United States Federal Government continues in attempts to provide assistance. Most notably, the United States Treasury has already issued two rounds of stimulus checks with an imminent third round pending. While these stimulus checks can come as a relief to some and not enough for others, they have raised difficult questions for courts who are handling family law matters. A common issue throughout current family law cases is what to do when a stimulus check is distributed to an individual on behalf of multiple individuals no longer living full-time in ..read more

One of the most critical elements of any divorce settlement, is the necessity to address and divide marital debt including credit card debt, personal loans, school loans, and auto loans. Additionally, it is important to address mortgages owed by the parties for their former marital residence and any other real estate they own (rental properties, vacation homes, etc.). When considering mortgages, couples need to address not only traditional mortgages but also home equity loans and home equity lines of credit. What Happens in a Divorce with Mortgage? Who Pays Mortgage After Divorce? After a cou ..read more